Joomla! site syndication http://petspreferus.com Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:18:06 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://petspreferus.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://petspreferus.com Joomla! site syndication http://petspreferus.com/USA/Choosing-a-pet-collar.html Choosing the right pet collar A leather collar is regarded as the strongest, most practical, and most comfortable pet collar available. It should be rounded for longer coats, in order to avoid breaking the hair, and flat for shorter coats, in order to avoid leaving a mark or ring around the neck. Both round and flat collars should be as narrow and light as possible within the limits of security; you don’t want one your pet can easily break loose from. Braided leather, the sturdiest type of leather collar is recommended for large and powerful breeds, but do not buy too heavy a collar for a young puppy. Washable nylon cord or canvas webbing are lightweight, strong and should be considered for puppies. Some owners enjoy dressing up there pet in fancy jeweled collars, there is nothing wrong with this, but you should always try to avoid dangling ornaments that can get caught, trapping the animal and could cause injury. A properly fitted collar is tight enough so that it is unable to slip over the pets head, while still loose enough to offer no constriction. You should be able to slip two adult fingers between the collar and neck of an adult pet. A puppy will grow so fast that his first collar must allow plenty of room for expansion. You should purchase one with several holes, start with the last one (loosest), and adjust it comfortably each time you put it on him. An essential safety feature which all pet collars should provide is the identity tag. The best kind is an engraved name and address plaque permanently attached to the collar. Some very small collars do not have room for this, so smaller pets have to wear a round engraved medal attached to the collar. The pets name and the owner’s phone number should always be on the tag, and many counties require that immunization tags be worn with current records. Above all else, a collar should be chosen for its comfort first and foremost, with style and look always a secondary consideration. News and Reviews - USA Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:34:37 +0100 http://petspreferus.com/Front-Page/front-page-products.html Featured Pet Products 1/2 MENDOTA BRITISH STYLE SLIP-LEADS (http://petspreferus.com/Mendota-Leashes/1/2-MENDOTA-BRITISH-STYLE-SLIP-LEADS.html) 3/8 MENDOTA BRITISH STYLE SLIP-LEADS (http://petspreferus.com/Mendota-Leashes/3/8-MENDOTA-BRITISH-STYLE-SLIP-LEADS.html) This is Mendota's flagship product, used for many years by trainers and handlers in field and show, now adapted for exercise, training and field use. Leash and collar in one design allows for correction and ease of use. Adjustable leather slide eliminates slipping off, yet releases properly in relaxed position. Handy for exercise of breezing out at rest stops. 1/2 and 3/8 diameter in 4' and 6' lengths. MENDOTA SHOW SNAP LEADS (http://petspreferus.com/Mendota-Leashes/MENDOTA-SHOW-SNAP-LEADS.html) MENDOTA SHOW SLIP LEADS (http://petspreferus.com/Mendota-Leashes/MENDOTA-SHOW-SLIP-LEADS.html) SHOW SNAP LEADS Perfect for the confirmation ring these show collars and leads come in the same soft, stylish 1/8 inch diamond braid with leather and brass accents. Available in all 13 show colors. Snap Lead length: 4 ft only MENDOTA DOUBLE BRAIDED COLLARS (http://petspreferus.com/Mendota-Dog-Collars/MENDOTA-DOUBLE-BRAIDED-COLLARS.html) Price per Unit (piece): $9.95 DOUBLE BRAIDED COLLARS . This soft yet durable collar matches the Mendota leads and leashes. Infinitely adjustable and colorfast, with durable thickness for strength. The hardware is made of corrosive-resistant brass. Each collar has the Alta Qualitas logo embossed in oil-tanned leather. Features - Front Page Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:28:37 +0100